Waitrose named January 12 as ‘damp Monday’ due to shoppers sending sales of alcohol up 11 compared with the week before.

MP Stephen Flynn has written to the Prime Minister’s ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus saying an urgent inquiry is needed.

JOE Barker’s brace helped FC St Helens secure their fourth game unbeaten in a 6-2 win over Charnock Richard under rain-soaked conditions at the SMS Pro Soccer Park – with Tom McNamara, Tom Scarborough ...

ST Helens Sutton A.Cs Senior Men's squad are hoping to win the Cross Country Championships for the third consecutive year.

Escape room and experiential bar owner XP Factory has warned it will miss sales and profit targets and plans to slow down its new opening plans in the face of “challenging” market conditions. The ...

DRIVERS on the M6 southbound face delays this morning, Monday, following a crash. One lane is blocked between junctions 23 at Haydock Island and 22 at Winwick. Long queues stretch back several miles.

Britain’s economic growth will slow sharply in 2026 as tax hikes and spending cuts are expected to continue having an impact, according to a report. The latest quarterly economic forecast from the EY ...

Sam Tolchard's family are a group of high achievers in sport, but he lays claim to be the best of them having been selected for a fifth ...

A MAN charged with rape has made a first court appearance. Tyler Lynch, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of rape. The 20-year-old faces Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens ...

Gold and silver suffered their worst trading days for decades on Friday and were down heavily again on Monday.

The move follows a backlash from performers and legislators over his proposed changes to the centre bearing the name of John F Kennedy.

Housing market activity is likely to recover in the coming quarters, especially if an improving affordability trend is maintained, Nationwide said.